Rahzel Tippo David Mason in court for drink driving
A young ‘man with a plan’ to be a K’gari ranger has landed in court after causing a crash while more than three times over the legal limit.
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An aspiring boxer didn’t have a driver’s licence when he crashed his car with a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
Rahzel Tippo David Mason, 18, pleaded guilty in Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Thursday to three charges, including driving without a licence, driving under the influence and driving without due care and attention.
The court heard at 10:30am on June 4, 2023, Mason was driving along Denman's Camp Road, Scarness when he attempted to perform a U-turn which resulted in him colliding with the vehicle behind him.
A subsequent breath test performed by police officers returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.171.
Mason’s lawyer, Michael Riddell, told the court his client “very much regrets his actions on the day” and was “aware of the severity of the mistake he had made”.
Mason was supported in court by his father and others.
The court heard Mason was studying for a Diploma of Health and Fitness while excelling in boxing and hoped to become a Butchulla ranger on K’gari.
Magistrate John Milburn said Mason was “clearly a young man with a plan” but his offending was of a serious nature which was to be condemned.
Mason was fined $1000 and suspended from obtaining a licence for eight months.
Convictions were recorded.
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